Peru: Militarization of borders puts human rights at risk
The use of military personnel for immigration enforcement work poses a serious risk to migrants and refugees’ human rights, because they lack the appropriate training and tools for such a role. This was evident in the recent events in Tumbes, on the border with Ecuador, where Peruvian army personnel fired shots into the air to disperse defenceless people, including young boys and girls.
Source: amnesty.org